When You Owe the Government vs When It Owes You — Not the Same Rules
Canadians are told the system is fair, neutral, and rules-based. But anyone who has ever owed the government money — or waited for money the government owes them — knows the truth feels very different.In this Tap the Maple episode, we expose Canada’s quiet two-tier justice system: one set of rules when YOU owe, and another when the government owes YOU. Deadlines, penalties, interest, enforcement, delays — they all operate asymmetrically, and not by accident.This episode isn’t about hating government. It’s about fairness, accountability, and why middle-class Canadians feel powerless navigating…
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